Google Pixel 7 “Lynx”: Ultra model is finally coming?

As is well known, Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are waiting for us in the fall. But Google apparently has another smartphone in the series in the pipeline: the source code for Google’s camera software mentions a third Google Pixel 7 device – perhaps the long-awaited Ultra version?

Can Google surprise us with a third Pixel 7 variant? At least Polish can Software developer Kuba Wojciechowski Find references to another Pixel smartphone in Google’s source code. will be below the device Codename “Lynx” or “L10” listed. It is a possibility Ultra-modelWhich is said to be similar to the Pixel 7 Pro.

The code shows that the device has one 50 megapixel ISOCELL GN1 The sensor should be from Samsung. It is replaced by a relatively new one Sony IMX787 Complementary, as it is used in the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra. But it was (unfortunately) with code fragments for potential Ultra Pixels.

However, the rumor is usually confirmed by reliable leakers Digital Chat Station. As a result, the Google Pixel 7 Ultra is already in production at Foxconn. The leaker gives more details about the smartphone. Similar to the Pixel 7 Pro, a Flex-AMOLED-Display will be used, which has a QHD+ resolution. The panel is broken by a punchhole camera located in the center, possibly containing an undisclosed camera Sony IMX712 with 13 megapixels.

Moreover, the manufacturer appears to be a “Multifocal Periscope-Camera” Constraints So we can expect a zoom camera with potentially variable focal length. The choice of materials is also interesting, as the smartphone case is likely to be made of ceramic. Inside, according to Digital Chat Station, Tensor 2 SoC work

Released in fall 2022?

It is at least conceivable that the Google Pixel 7 Ultra, together Pixel 7 and 7 Pro in the fall will appear. Ultimately, Google will adapt to a general industry trend with the Ultra model. After all, more and more manufacturers have expanded their smartphone portfolio with a corresponding model in recent years. Regardless, we’re curious to see how well the next big Pixel smartphone can differentiate itself from the “smaller” devices. Faster loading speeds than the current Pixel 6 Pro (test) would be desirable.

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Arian Krasniki … part of the team since 2021 and mainly works on hardware components and other technological innovations. Current games on PC and consoles are also part of his passion. In addition to his work, Ariane is studying environmental engineering at RWTH Aachen University.